Abstract: With the rapid development of technology, more and more teachers and learners are eager to use technologies such as web based for learning and teaching. Undoubtedly, the use of technology in education has positive and negative effect on learners. This paper provides an overview of the broad information regarding web based learning (WBL). The focus of the review is on definition of WBL and the related terms such as e-learning, website and characteristics of WBL. This paper also review a short history of WBL in four generations according to the usage of web based functionalities. The idea is to show how (i) content and quiz, (2) communication, (3) assessment and (4) game based learning which are referred to as “generations of web based learning”. The reader is also given an overview of the usage of WBL in technical and vocational education in Malaysia and also a discussion of advantages and disadvantages of WBL.Abstract: With the rapid development of technology, more and more teachers and learners are eager to use technologies such as web based for learning and teaching. Undoubtedly, the use of technology in education has positive and negative effect on learners. This paper provides an overview of the broad information regarding web based learning (WBL). The focus ...Show More