courseware

noun

course·​ware ˈkȯrs-ˌwer How to pronounce courseware (audio)
: educational software

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The post directed students to information from VitalSource, adding that the situation is being closely monitored and options are being explored to keep student access to courseware. Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 7 May 2026 The courseware grading system enforces the use of an unambiguous grading rubric, which furthers the bureaucratization of classroom life that helped to amplify grade inflation in the first place. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025 Originally known for its numerous textbook imprints, the world’s largest education company now delivers educational courseware, assessments, and a fleet of digital education modules. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 May 2024 For while colleges typically receive 5-10% of revenue under bookstore contracts, most don’t distinguish between hoodies and higher margin courseware. Ryan Craig, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for courseware

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First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of courseware was in 1972

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“Courseware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courseware. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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