This document reviews research on e-assessment from 2008-2012. It summarizes key findings about the types and purposes of e-assessment studies. The majority of studies focused on formative e-assessment and were conducted in Taiwan, the UK, and US. Most studies did not reference educational theories. Common e-assessment types examined were automated short answer, peer assessment, and e-portfolios. The review concludes that most e-assessment practice remains rooted in traditional approaches and focuses on assessment of rather than for learning.