The Future of Education

With the advancement of technology in the last decade, online master’s degree programs in all disciplines have increased profoundly in the United Stated and around the world. Yet online education potentially means anywhere/anytime learning, continued employment while studying, and not having to relocate for school (Nunan, 2012). There are still avenues that must be explored before we fully understand best practices for online instruction. In this presentation two faculty who predominantly teach online graduate courses will share the reflections of 35 graduates who completed a fully online master’s degree program in Education at a university in the south central U.S as part of a research study. Through reflections of graduates who completed a fully online master’s degree program this presentation will offer recommendations for faculty on how to be a successful effective instructor online. The audience will leave the session with important tips on online learning/teaching.

Keywords: Online Instruction, Online Master’s Program;