If you want to learn a new skill or become more educated about a certain subject, you don’t have to go out and take a class. These informative, visually stimulating apps provide hours of learning and entertainment right from the convenience and mobility of your iPad.

iTunes U
The iTunes U app gives you access to courses from schools and universities like Yale, MIT and Oxford, as well as the largest collection of free education content in the world. All of the courses are free, and they cover a wide range of subjects from zoology to physics.

Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a learning app for people of all ages, on subjects like math, science, economics, and humanities. This app is ideal for those studying for the SAT, students require a bit of extra help in a certain subject, or for adults who want to brush up on a particular lesson. Khan Academy features over 4,200 videos, interactive lessons, and a logbook to track your progress.

Learn Chess
This app is ideal for those who have always wanted to learn chess but simply didn’t have the time. With a fun, interactive e-book that describes the basic fundamentals and strategies behind this historic game, Learn Chess will have you checkmating your opponent’s king in no time.

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