Theoretical and Applied Principles of Electronic Learning

 With the advent and advancements of global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its impact on all of the aspects of life, the universe entered a new society known as information society. In this process, educational system, as the most important pillar in leading the society toward information society and forming human capital, plays a very crucial role. Achieving this ideal requires the revision of policies and strategies of educational system and establishment of electronic learning concepts.  This paper tries to study the concepts, generations, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, interest group < /span>s, aims, necessary infrastructures and instructional analyses and designs of electronic learning. Eventually, the challenges Iran faces in establishing and development of electronic learning are examined and some recommendations are offered with the aim of its development in the country.