Apple Expands Availability of iBooks Textbooks and iTunes U Course Manager to other Countries

Apple announced today that it has expanded the availability of iBooks Textbooks and the iTunes U Course Manager in new countries, such as Brazil, Italy, Japan, Russia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Textbook are now available in 51 countries while iTunes U Course Manager, available in 70 countries.

“The incredible content and tools available for iPad provide teachers with new ways to customize learning unlike ever before,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “We can’t wait to see how teachers in even more countries will create their new lesson plans with interactive textbooks, apps and rich digital content.”

Apple had launched iBooks Textbooks at an education-focused media event in January 2012.