Why are some professors teaching online?
Some professors teach online because they can do it at their convenience (either full-time or part-time). Other professors teach an online course because they have other jobs or have other commitments. In short, online teaching allows professors a flexible career. It can be rewarding too; for instance, being a school teacher usually has the following benefits: health and life insurance coverage, and a retirement or pension plan. Requirements to be an online professor… In order to be an online professor and teach at the post-secondary level, the person must have earned a graduate-level (Masters or PhD) degree from an accredited university, or have an advanced degree and extensive experience in a field. He/she must also meet the professional teaching standards set by state licensing boards. To be an online teacher, the person will likely need in-person teaching experience, have experience working in a distance learning environment, and have the requirements (e.g., PC and network connec
