IntroductionDigital learning is defined as learning through digital devices such as computers, tablets or smartphones over the Internet. It is also known by other names, such as virtual learning, e-learning, online learning, distance learning or continuing education. Digital learning was first introduced as “Computer Assisted Learning Center” in 1982 [1]. The first online course was introduced by the “Computer Assisted Learning Campus” in 1994, in which students can take courses over the web [1]. Michael Chasen and Matthew Pittinsky founded Blackboard in 1997. In 1999, Blackboard, SmartThinking and e-campus became popular among different universities around the world. Between 2002 and 2008, the number of students taking online courses increased by 187% [2]. In 2009, the total number of students in an online program was 5.5 million [2]. This statistic shows that the trend of online learning is increasing every day. Some of the benefits of digital learning are providing a flexible method of education anytime, anywhere and any place where an internet connection and computers are accessible. It is also an affordable way of learning that reduces travel costs to class. Students can take exams and quizzes over the web; even they can submit assignments over the Internet. Instructors can provide all materials online, costing no paper or printing costs. Ernst & Young University saw its costs decrease by 35% thanks to virtual learning (Hall, 2000). On the other hand, in a virtual learning environment, there would be a risk of procrastination among students. Additionally, students will not collaborate with each other because all learning is done online, so they will feel isolated. Although there are multiple ...... middle of paper ...... unique login ID. Works Cited [1] Margaret G. Morabito, CALCampus Origins Available: http://www.calcampus.com/calc.htm[2] Elaine Allen and Jeff Seaman, Changing Course: Ten Years of Tracking Online Education in the United States Available: http ://www.onlinelearningsurvey.com/reports/changingcourse.pdf[3] Cynthia Stewart, Christine Bachman, Stephanie Babb, September 2009, Replacing Teacher Monologues with Online Dialogues: A Constructivist Approach to Designing Course Models onlineAvailable: http://www.uhd.edu/computing/itgrants/documents/stewart_0909.pdf[4] Available: http://webdesign.about.com/od/cmstools/[5] Doug Lederman, January 8, 2013 , Growth for Online LearningAvailable: http://www. insidehighered.com/news/2013/01/08/survey-finds-online-enrollments-slow-continue-grow#sthash.41j5pHtG.dpbs[6] Available: http://blogs.csuchico.edu/crossroads/?p=179