Add to ORKGInternet technologies are changing our lives and educational systems in many ways. Multimedia is an integral part of the educational environment through online distance learning. This survey, through the selected literature, explores the definitions and history of multimedia in distance learning, especially for adult learners. It shows advances made in capabilities and multimedia uses. Learning management systems enable the growing use of multimedia in distance learning programs. The impact of integrating multimedia and interactivity provides substantial benefits, some drawbacks, some unresolved questions, and an uncertain future. Information technology continues to advance. Many sources disagree on future predictions, but most agree on the...