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From a renowned education writer comes a fascinating examination of the rapidly shifting world of college that every parent, student and educator needs to understand. In 2011-2012, some of the world's most famous universities and technology entrepreneurs began a revolution in higher education. College courses that had been kept from all but an elite few were released to students around the world -- for free. And thanks to exploding tuition prices, a volatile global economy and some high-tech innovations, we're now poised for a total rethinking of what college is and should be. In the NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling THE END OF COLLEGE, Kevin Carey draws on new research to paint an exciting portrait of the near future of education. He explains how the college experience is being radically altered now and how it will emancipate millions of people around the world. Insightful and readable, THE END OF COLLEGE is an innovative roadmap to understanding tomorrow's higher education today., In the New York Times-bestselling The End of College, education expert Kevin Carey draws on new research to paint a portrait of the future of education. He explains how the college and university experiences are being radically altered and how this fact will emancipate millions of students. Insightful and readable, The End of College is an innovative roadmap to understanding tomorrow's higher education for teachers, parents and students., The world's most famous universities and high-powered technology entrepreneurs together are revolutionizing higher education. College courses that for centuries have been kept from all but an elite few are being released to millions of students throughout the world-for free. And the opportunities for learning from the best universities on the planet are growing for everyone. Exploding tuition prices and a volatile global economy, combined with the creativity and resourcefulness of intrepid innovators, have created a dynamic climate for rethinking how students attend college. In The End of College, Kevin Carey draws on years of in-depth reporting and cutting-edge research to paint an exciting portrait of the future of education. He explains how two trends-the skyrocketing cost of traditional college and the revolution in information technology-are radically altering the college experience, upending the traditional meritocracy and emancipating millions of people to reach for the education they deserve. Insightful and accessible, The End of College is an important and lively contribution to the developing conversation that students, parents, and educators are having about college education-today and tomorrow. Book jacket.

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