MadMike’s Book Nook: Introduction to Online Learning by Julie Globokar
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This extraordinary little book is packed with valuable information that relates to the trials and tribulations faced by individuals discovering the sometimes confusing and often daunting world of on-line education. The author has managed to turn what could have been a ponderous treatise into a neat little package that should be a required read for all those who are about to engage the college paradigm. It is arranged in an easy to read, common sense format that readily answers most student questions. As a university professor of many years I have taught in both physical and distance learning forums and I simply cannot recommend this book too highly. It is as important to the current or potential distance/online learner as is the textbook itself and I congratulate the author for a job well done.
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Holte is there any money in teaching on line? With 19+ years in hazmat and a worn out body I’m looking for alternatives. I have one degree and about 16 certifications.
I’ve taken a few non credit courses through MIT, great information although a bit dry.
Until the on line institutions get a better reputation I’d stick with one of the major universities. There’s enough diploma mills out there.
Demeur – I know someone who teaches 3 one hour classes a week (plus all the grading and faculty committee stuff) and earns about 50K a year working from home, but he has several degrees. They usually require at least a Masters, but again it depends on the subject matter. My wife works in the State of Georgia University System and they are branching out into the online world more every year. I am guessing 40% of her work load is on line. You have to be very computer savvy although it is becoming more user friendly all the time.
My suggestion to you would be to try a Community College and try to get a face-to-face position, not sure how in demand Environmental Studies (your subject I guess) is, but it should be front and center, once you have a foot in the door, on-line teaching would follow. On-line teaching is going to grow and grow. You seem to have the qualifications to teach at least for a two year college. A good government should be pouring money into education and on-line teaching right now, but that’s a whole other subject.
Demeur to teach at a regionally accredited institution that offers a four year degree you need a minimum of a master’s degree. If you wish to teach at the graduate school of a university you need a PhD. The vast majority of colleges and universities that are accredited have an online component. To determine if a school is reputable make certain it is “regionally” accredited, not nationally accredited. The latter is invariably a diploma mill whereas the former is held to rigid and uniform standards. The top two universities with extensive on line programs are Kaplan and University of Phoenix. Both enjoy outstanding reputations and both are regionally accredited. You will need a minimum of a master’s degree to teach at either one. Holte’s suggestion of teaching at community colleges, most of which have online components, is excellent. You must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree to teach at accredited community colleges.
Thanks for the info guys. I have checked and local CCs do teach some environmental courses. There will be a lag until the economy recovers. So many of us are about to retire or died already that I know there will be kids out there who’d just love the challenge.
Glad to help D—-
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Mike, good idea put Julie’s book out here. If anyone can give folks some really good insight into the world of on line learning it is her.
Agreed!!! Btw there is a big meeting tonight… 🙂
What is the big advantage of on-line learning over regular college?
1) no need to relocate
2) no travel expenses (or hardly any)
3) some degree of self pacing and time flexibility
4) no idiotic fraternities and sororities, or all the crap from the student union
There are some hands on type courses that just can’t be done to the extent that is necessary online, but the theory of most subjects could be taught just as effectively IMHO. Some subjects could almost entirely be addressed online with no “labs”- something like an accounting, business, computer science degree could be done online with no need to enter a classroom.
I am thinking of enrolling in Kaplan or University of Phoenix in the near future and this looks like a book I could use. Any discount for MMA readers?
You might not a discount Jackie, but if you don’t ask, you don’t get.
My wife teaches several on-line courses, as well as face-to-face, and she is always looking for an edge to make her life easier. Looks like a winner.
This is a great find. My wife just enrolled in the University of Phoenix and I think I am going to buy her this book. Thanks.