This literature review examines the literature on curation in e-learning and some of the common themes used in e-learning research. In more detail, this literature review focuses on the development of web-based learning, how e-learning is initiated, the characteristics, specifications, shortcomings, and how it will develop in the future. For educators engaged in e-learning, different levels of experience in the e-learning system, education level, communication skills, and experience in managing technical issues in the system will show different levels of performance.