Book Endorsements
Finally, the ultimate resource for launching an incredibly rewarding, independent, online career path career which promises to elevate the professional status of all online university faculty.
As a Dean of an online program I appreciate the in depth sensitivity to the needs of the academic institution and the quality of our teaching and learning excellence goals.
The professional insight to becoming an organized, responsible, academically-oriented adjunct faculty member is revealed and carefully balanced with needs for becoming an excellent online instructor. A prospective faculty member embracing the guidance of this book can become a highly valued online faculty member.
The expectations and organizational particulars--such as training, scheduling, online facilitation-will greatly assist Universities in communicating with potential adjuncts. Online adjunct are a fundamental asset to academic online success.
Dr. Martha Hollis Dean, Worldwide Online Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Author of "High Tech Hits Home"
At a time when "online teaching" is becoming a popular vocation, the authors provide important insight into what it really takes to be successful in an online teaching career. As a hiring dean, I have seen many potential instructors fail at online teaching because they did not have the practical inside knowledge about the technologies, pedagogy, hiring cultures, and processes. In this book, the authors share the practical know-how borne of years of experience and demonstrated success in their fields. This book is a tremendous and important contribution to the professional literature!
Maria Puzziferro, PhD - Online Dean, Denver Center for Continuing Education at Colorado State University
If you love to teach and understand the power and exploding force of online education, you will want to read this book. In "Make Money Teaching Online" Jim and Danielle explain how you can gain professional and financial freedom while pursuing a career you love by tapping into the growing market of online education.
E. Claudia Santin, President
Northcentral University
I've been teaching since 1984 and made the transition to the online environment in 1999. As an online course facilitator, I recommend this book to my entire faculty group at the University of Phoenix . Working for the largest technologically, innovative privately held University has emphasized the need for quality faculty facilitators. This book will assist those traditional faculty members with their transition to the new requirements compared to the brick and mortar model of the past. In addition, I think the authors did a good job of capturing what is important for this new teaching model, highlighting the benefits to all the stakeholders and more importantly it will tell you what works and how to manage the tasks associated with being an online instructor. If your goal is to become an online instructor then my suggestion would be to purchase the book, read it and put the techniques to work.
Joseph F. Ackerman III, PhD Candidate Campus College Chair , University of Phoenix Sr. Vice President, Principal, Comprehensive Marketing, Inc
If you are looking for a "quick fix" you won't find it here. This book is deceptively small, but contains volumes of information and specific examples of how to use the concepts of on-line educational delivery and resources. It will be helpful to anyone who wants to make a good living in the academic arena.
Dr. Richard Murphy - President, Central Marketing Systems, Inc.
By following the tips outlined by Drs. Babb and Mirabella, I was successful in procuring an online teaching position. This is a must read for anyone serious in finding financial independence through teaching.
Ronald E. Monard, Esq. - Attorney at Law
This book is a must-read for all educators, online and on-ground. Drs. Babb and Mirabella clearly show teachers how their profession, which is known for being under-compensated, can actually be their key to financial independence.
Alex Lazo, Online Faculty, Project Manager
It has been my aspiration for several years to break into the competitive realm of online teaching. This book provided me with candid, realistic information and expectations about aspects of adjunct teaching that I had not been exposed to before. In a short time since earning my PhD, I have been able to put this sage advice to great use, and now I am getting teaching jobs, and have a lot of other prospects. Anyone with a college degree and a desire to teach can benefit immediately from this incredible resource.
Julius Demps II, PhD - Teacher
I strongly recommend this insightful, comprehensive book that can easily be used as a primer for teaching online. I have been teaching > 35 years and teaching online for > 10 years. I can honestly say that I wish I had this book when I had to switch to an online teaching format. The demand for online education is increasing exponentially, resulting in a great need for good online teachers. Make Money Teaching Online is a perfect how-to book for getting started in the business and includes everything a person needs to know - from how to get a job to managing the workload. It will be useful to the seasoned faculty member who wishes to teach online or wants to become more efficient at teaching online. Newcomers who have worked in other fields and want to explore the world of academia will find it very enlightening and intriguing as they consider working without the usual constraints of time and space. Work is where you have your laptop - or desktop - no more commuting to work, wasting time in an office, or having to deal with the typical organizational hierarchy.
Arlene Blix, DrPH
Professor, California State University at Fullerton
When two dedicated educators come together to write a 'how-to guide,' the entire teaching community learns. The standards and ethics of the authors come through on every page. What a wonderful foundation for America 's new love affair with distance education.
E. Stone Shiflet, Writing Program Director
Northcentral University Writing Program
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