IPA: /ˈkɔːrswɛər/
KK: /kɔrsˌwɛr/
Software that is specifically created for educational purposes, often used in classrooms to assist with teaching and learning.
The teacher used interactive courseware to engage the students during the lesson.
Courseware is formed from "course" (from Old French *cours*, meaning a series of lessons or a path) and "ware" (from Old English *waru*, meaning goods or products). The word "courseware" refers to educational materials or products designed for a specific course of study.
Think of a 'course' as a series of lessons and 'ware' as goods or products — together, they create educational materials for learning.