Motivation is a driving force which takes individuals to the peeks of their goals. Its effect and prominence in educational psychology have been examined for years and are still in the area of interest for many researchers,teachers and learners. This paper firstly aims to have a look at the background of the term “motivation”, and then explore the types of motivation. Lastly, the theories of motivation will be presented.Hopefully, it will shed light into classroom applications giving advices to teachers in terms of providing a convenient environment for learning.