E-learning has attracted the attention of researchers and specialists, especially at the present time, after the outbreak of the Corona pandemic. It has received unparalleled attention from all university professors and those who work in educational institutions. E-learning shortened the time, brought the teacher and the student closer, shortened the distances between them, and provided opportunities for a number of learners to continue studying and learning from a distance. E-learning has witnessed several developments through different historical stages, and it was not the birth of the hour, but its importance and effectiveness became evident during the spread of the Corona epidemic. The research discussed the concept of e-learning, the stages of its inception, its objectives and benefits, the most important factors for its success, its most prominent types, its most important technologies, its quality factors and its obstacles.
