8 mobile apps for learning on the go

It's a January tradition to set new goals for the year ahead. Thankfully, if you're making a commitment to learn a new subject or skill, the Mooc (Massive Open Online Courses) phenomenon which is revolutionising education means it has never been easier to do so.

Sebastian Thrun's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence course, which ran online in 2011, identified the true potential of online academic courses. Attracting more than 150,000 learners, this course led the way to the formation of a number of online learning platforms that offer Moocs, which in most cases are free to the general public. The next stage of the evolution of these interactive online courses is mobile, allowing learners to access course materials and complete assignments on the go through smartphones and tablets.