The aim of this paper is to give an overview of key distance learning terms and to show his development and achievements over time and also discuss how information and communications technology effects on process of distance learning. Modern technology is becoming increasingly part of our everyday lives. Rapid development of information and communication technologies has impacted on every aspects of our life and also in the learning process. One of the major impact in using technology in education is distance learning. This is because in conventional education technology is a supplement to the teacher and used by the teacher to make the content of the course more persuasive. In distance education, however, technology is a substitute for the teacher. The distance learning process itself is not possible without computers and the Internet. Distance learning is process of education in which students take academic courses by accessing information and communicating with the instructor over a computer network. Students can easily access online databases and contact with subject experts in the online classroom. from anywhere and at any time. There are several advantages which e-learning or distance learning offers such as more efficient use of time, learning from home and flexibility. It saves time and money removing travel costs and doing away with printed materials. Distance learning, as a modern access to learning and teaching, takes more and more important position in our university level education.