Make Money Teaching Online: How to Land Your First Academic Job, Build Credibility, and Earn a Six-Figure Salary

I am an adjunct professor. The book is very realistic. The book is not a con or a money trap. It offers real advice and strategies. It is up to the reader to use them. Well worth the money. I am not friends with the authors and do not benefit in anyway from this post. Take the advice in the book very seriously and put it to work. You should see results, if you are qualified.

Dr. Babb's book answers so many questions that one might have when entering the realm of online teaching. This book will help you figure out what your resume should look like, what to say in your cover letter, where to look and what questions one might be asked. I used this book as a supplement to my Transition Assistance Program which helped me a great deal. If one does not have the benefit of professional resume writers and such, I would suggest getting extra reading material. However, I think that this book is geared towards people who are already professionals in their fields so it should work just fine.

I'm a professional paranoid, so I was pretty suspicious that the book would be some get rich quick scheme. It isn't. This is a very sound book that make a pretty convencing demonstration that one can take solid academic credentials and some teaching experience and work at home. The authors are well experienced in the field and made comments regarding online tools that I also share about the same tools. They do indeed know what they are talking about. If you have a masters or (better) terminal degree in your field, love teaching and mentoring, and want to work at home full time, this is an excellent book.

Dr. Babb and Dr. Mirabella are on the forefront of a tipping point in adult education. Online universities excel at providing advance education to adults wishing to change careers, make themselves more valuable to their existing employer, or acquire new knowledge for personal fulfillment. In the next few years we will see more qualified instructors needed, not fewer, to meet the growing needs of adult learners. Until now, there has been no single place to find help when seeking an online teaching job or career. "Make Money Teaching Online" provides valuable no-nonsense information that has been tested through extensive experience of the authors and their colleagues. It provides a roadmap for would-be teachers including: how to prepare yourself to be an on-line teacher, beginning the job hunt, understanding the interview process, managing your time, knowing the technologies vital to success and expanding your career in online teaching. The online teaching environment is competitive and it is difficult to find a job. If you have the qualities and credentials to be a good instructor, then this book will help you find your place in the online world of education. It has already helped me with my first job as an online teacher.

As a current student of an online advanced-degree program, who is considering teaching in the growing online educational industry, I highly recommend "Make Money Teaching Online." It is one of those rare reference (how-to) books that is actually compelling and provides helpful insights in every chapter (note: I found that skipping around by chapter and segments provides information but reading the book in totality really maximizes the overall experience). The authors both have doctoral degrees and solid histories of teaching online, but unlike typical research work, the book includes their personal insights and stories which make the information easy to understand and retain, in a one-on-one coaching style. This is an excellent book for those interested in teaching online and even for those considering enrolling in a school with online degrees (as it provides a clear, inside perspective of the online education industry). From its initial information on the credibility of online schools, to its step-by-step job hunting directions, to what to expect in benefits and compensation, down to its "Must-Have Technologies" chapter, this book has been thoughtfully and meticulously written. I appreciate that it is not a glossy motivational book but one that is seemingly grounded in reality and honesty. My only question was why these authors have so generously given of their experience and information which will only increase the competition...my peers who have had classes facilitated by Dr. Mirabella have said that he is extremely responsive and intensely focused on their learning, so I have to assume it is about the genuine passion to teach and help others (book royalties only go so far)...Whatever the reason for their book however, their enthusiasm and dedication make for a refreshing, must-read.