Modern distance learning and e-learning was introduced in Latvia some 15 years ago. E-learning development in Latvia was supported by the Programme „PHARE Multi-Country Programme in Distance Education”. Distance Education Study Centre at the Riga Technical University (RTU) was established in 1997. It paved a way to participation of RTU in several EU projects related to development and delivery of innovative distance and e-learning courses thus gaining expertise in methodology and technology of distance and e-learning course development including quality issues. In RTU strategy e-learning development is recognized as a way to enrich study process and improve quality of learning. Moodle based e-learning portal ORTUS has been created and fully integrated within the University ICT system. Strategic management is providing sustainable development of e-learning at the University based on synergy of research, innovation and quality assurance.