There are many different considerations when hiring online faculty. The variables in institutional and state policies as well as accreditation guidelines can impact decisions about who would be best be hired to teach in specific programs.
Hiring the right people to teach in online courses involves a lot of thought and preparation. The online envinronment is unique and requires a skill set that may not be present in all industry experts. However, these industry experts can provide valuable information to students and to the school. Ensuring that all state, accreditation and school policies is a good first step but, beyond these, there are many other considerations for hiring online faculty to teach within any particular industry.
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