Our Authors

Oleksandra is Director of Commercial Operations at Raccoon Gang. Drawing on 10+ years of experience in long-term client collaboration, she shares practical insights on LMS consulting, EdTech development, service delivery, and reliable learning technology.

• How to Implement Continuing Education Program at University (2026)
• What Is Continuing Education? Definition, Types & Benefits
• LMSs for Continuing Education: Top Platforms and Features

Max is Information Security Director at Raccoon Gang. Drawing on practical experience in information security, compliance, and risk management, he shares insights on protecting customer systems, learner data, and digital learning infrastructure across e-learning projects.

• Open edX® Koa release - Updates coming soon!
• Open edX® Ironwood Release - What’s new?
• Open edX® Juniper - What’s new?
• 5 LMS Security Features to Protect Your Learning Management System
• Learning Tools Interoperability: A complete guide
• Open edX Upgrades: What You Should Know Before Updating
• Your Ultimate Guide to Successful LMS Migration
• Open edX® Hawthorn - Latest Info
• Exploring the Palm Release for Open edX® Platform
• Optimizing Open edX® LMS Setup
• Responsive design and custom Open edX® platform theming by Raccoon Gang
• Open edX® API: all you need to know in one place
• 5 benefits of Open edX® microsites
• Custom E-commerce module for Open edX® platform
• Open edX® Lilac Release. What's New?
• How to Use Open edX®?
• Open edX® Ginkgo - Meet The New Release!
• Latest Open edX® platform updates and new features for April, 2017
• Open edX® Eucalyptus hotfixes and new features released February, 2017
• Open edX® Ficus release has arrived!
• Open edX® Ficus moves to Ubuntu 16.04
• New Conditional Xmodule functionality from Raccoon Gang
• Meet the new Open edX® platform release - Eucalyptus!
• New SCORM Integrator from Raccoon Gang

Olha is Head of Instructional Design & e-Learning Content at Raccoon Gang. Drawing on 10+ years of hands-on experience in instructional design, e-learning content development, and course production, she shares practical insights on designing structured learning experiences that align with learner needs, business goals, and LMS capabilities.

• Instructional Design for Technical Training: How to Turn Complex Knowledge into Learnable Courses
• Instructional Design for Microlearning: How to Turn Complex Content into Bite-Sized Training That Sticks
• When to Outsource Instructional Design: A Decision Guide for L&D Teams
• Principles of Instructional Design: Key Components, Framework & Best Practices
• Instructional Design vs Curriculum Development
• Best Instructional Design Software & Tools in 2026: Top 5 Compared
• Training Design Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
• Top Instructional Design Consulting Firms in 2026
• How to Create an Instructional Design Storyboard
• What Is Rapid Instructional Design? Definition, Model, and Benefits
• What Is Instructional Design in Education? Definition, Models & Examples
• ADDIE Model of Instructional Design
• How to Create an Instructional Design Portfolio (2026)
• Instructional Design Strategies & Best Practices for E-Learning
• Product Knowledge Training 101: Why & How Guide for 2026 and Beyond
• Top Instructional Design Models for eLearning Course Development
• Strategies for Success in the Online Learning Environment
• Formal and Informal Learning: What's the Difference?
• Section 508 Compliance in eLearning: Ensuring Accessibility for All

Peter co-founded Raccoon Gang, an online learning company and leading Open edX provider. With over 10 years of experience in digital education, he helps organizations design, develop, and scale online learning platforms using LMS technology, instructional design, and custom EdTech solutions. His work connects platform strategy, technical implementation, and real learning outcomes for universities, enterprises, nonprofits, and public sector organizations.

• LMS for Upskilling and Reskilling: How Enterprises Close the Skills Gap at Scale
• Canvas LMS for Corporate Training: Is It the Right Platform for Business Learning?
• Enterprise LMS Evaluation Checklist: How to Run a Corporate LMS Selection Process
• Best LMS for Nonprofits & NGOs: Top 7 Platforms Compared (2026)
• LMS User Engagement: How to Increase Engagement in Your Learning Platform
• How to Measure Training ROI
• Canvas LMS Migration Guide: How to Migrate from Blackboard or Moodle
• Best Retail LMS: How to Choose the Right Platform
• Canvas vs Brightspace: Which LMS Fits Your Learning Strategy?
• Why Businesses Get More from Canvas: Maximizing ROI
• Best LMS for Corporate Training in 2026: 10 Platforms Compared
• Moodle LMS Features: What You Need to Know
• Canvas vs Moodle: Choosing the Right LMS
• Canvas LMS Pros and Cons: A Comprehensive Review
• Canvas vs. Blackboard: Choosing the Right LMS for Your Business
• Moodle Integration: How to Connect Moodle LMS with Third-Party Tools
• Canvas LMS Pricing: How Much Does Canvas Cost in 2026
• What Is Canvas LMS? A Complete Guide for 2026
• LMS Pricing Models: The Complete Guide to LMS Costs in 2026
• What is ESG? A Complete Guide for Businesses
• Interactive Online Learning: Meaning, Platforms, Principles & Real Examples
• Top EdTech Solution Providers in 2026: Compared by Type, Use Case, and Integration Depth
• What is Open edX? Open-Source LMS Platform, Features & Use Cases
• LMS Marketing Strategies That Really Work
• 10 Steps to a More Flexible LMS in 2026
• How to Create a Learning Module for Employees: A Step-by-Step Guide
• Virtual and Augmented Reality: How It Affects L&D
• AI in Corporate Training: The Future of Employee Learning
• Gamified Microlearning Solutions for Corporate Learning
• Best Blended Learning LMS in 2026: Top Solutions and Platforms
• What Is Online Proctoring? Complete Guide to Types, Software & Privacy (2026)
• Key LMS Features in 2026
• How to Use AI in Learning and Development
• Corporate LMS: Streamlining Training and Development
• Personalization in Blended Learning: Strategies & Tactics (2026)
• Corporate Learning and Development 2024 in Numbers
• 10 Best Microlearning Examples for Enterprise Training
• Benefits of AI Chatbots for Education
• AI Chatbot for Higher Education: Benefits, Use Cases & Solutions
• How does AI affect education?
• The Role of Gamification in Corporate Training
• The Best Open Source LMS That Fits Your Needs | Guide for 2026
• ChatGPT in the Educational Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide
• What is L&D?
• How to Use LMS Analytics to Measure and Improve Training Effectiveness
• How Open edX Customization Enhances Learner Engagement
• Measuring training effectiveness: methods that improve your ROI
• Customer Product Training: What It Is and Why It Matters
• LMS for Business — Enhance Employee Performance and Productivity
• Outsourcing Training Development: Benefits & Core Considerations for Businesses
• LMS Adoption: Overcoming Challenges and Growing Without Pitfalls
• Rapid eLearning Development Tools
• Benefits of Online Learning - All You Need to Know
• Gamification in Education: Benefits, Best Practices & Practical Examples
• Discounts to Customers from Countries Supporting Ukraine
• Virtual Reality in eLearning. Top 10 Use Cases
• Social Learning in eLearning: How to Apply it?
• eLearning content piracy: is your online course security compromised?
• Best LMS Comparison. Choose LMS that Fits Your Organization
• Why is the eLearning Industry Booming?
• How to Improve Learner Engagement in eLearning: 12 Proven Strategies
• Best Online Course Software to Build Your Perfect Course
• Will Finland lead public education into the era of eLearning?
• Open edX® 2017 Conference summary by Raccoon Gang
• Top eLearning Trends 2025
• How to Create an Online Course Platform in 2026
• How to Choose an Open edX Service Provider: 7 Criteria & Top 10 Providers
• Why is Digital Learning Strategy Vital for Online Employee Training?
• How to Set Up an Online Training Business in 2026
• Top 3 Must-Haves for Effective Millennial Leadership Training
• 3 Effective Approaches to Engage Millennials in eLearning
• State of digital readiness in the US
• Examus proctoring for Open edX® platform from Raccoon Gang
• On-Campus online course proctoring from Raccoon Gang
• Camara Global Education Initiative - eLearning using Open edX® platform
• Why Open edX® Platform Is Great for Corporate eLearning

Sergiy co-founded Raccoon Gang and brings 20 years of experience in eLearning, management, and educational program design. His work connects learning strategy, career path development, course design, and scalable LMS implementation. Since 2015, he has helped Raccoon Gang deliver 200+ e-learning projects, including Open edX deployments, custom platforms, and country-level systems serving 1.5M+ learners worldwide.

• Custom LMS Platform vs Off-the-Shelf: How to Decide When Generic Is Not Enough
• Custom eLearning Solutions vs Off-the-Shelf Content Libraries: Which Drives Better Training ROI?
• Customer Education Platform: How Product Companies Train Users and Partners at Scale
• Moodle Pricing Guide 2026: How Much Does Moodle LMS Cost?
• The Ultimate Guide to the Customer Onboarding Process
• LMS Features Checklist for 2026
• LMS Integrations for Corporate L&D: HRIS, SSO, CRM, and LTI Tools
• Custom LMS Vs SaaS-Based LMS: What Enterprises Should Really Consider
• Top Online Corporate Training Companies & Providers in 2026
• Moodle vs Google Classroom: Which Learning Platform Fits Your Needs?
• Hybrid Learning vs Blended Learning: Full Comparison
• Onboarding Best Practices (2026): Set New Hires Up for Success
• Moodle vs Blackboard: Choosing the Right LMS
• LMS Portal & LMS Training Portal: Key Features, Use Cases & How to Build (2026)
• What Is Project-Based Learning? From Classroom Method to LMS-Ready Learning
• The Best eLearning Authoring Tools for 2025: Professional Guide
• Best Blackboard LMS Alternatives & Competitors in 2026
• eLearning Content Development: How to Build Effective Online Training
• Top Learning Management Systems for Higher Education in 2026: Canvas, Moodle, Open edX and More
• Best Employee Training Software in 2026: 9 Platforms Compared by Use Case
• What Is SCORM? A Complete Guide for 2026
• Best K-12 LMS for Schools and Districts in 2026
• Moodle Plugins: How to Extend Your Moodle LMS
• What Is Constructivist Learning Theory?
• 10 Strategic Benefits of Moodle LMS
• What is Blended Learning?
• 10 Tips for Writing an Effective eLearning Course That Engages Learners
• What is the difference between Moodle and Moodle Workplace?
• 3 Tips to Increase the Effectiveness of Online Learning
• Custom eLearning Solutions: A Practical Guide to Benefits, Types, and Development
• Employee Retention Training: How Learning Drives Retention
• Best Types of eLearning Content to Use in Online Courses
• How to Structure an Online Course: A Practical Course Structure Guide
• Best EdTech Tools for Teachers and Institutions in 2026
• 10 Best Microlearning Apps and Platforms in 2026
• Learning Retention: 5 Meaningful Insights for Improvement
• How to Create a Course in Moodle: Step-by-Step Guide
• Top Ideas to Increase Engagement in the Learning Process
• Top LXP Features: What Modern Learning Experience Platforms Must Offer
• How to Create Online Courses for Geographically Dispersed Learners
• The Ultimate Guide to LMS Scalability
• What is Game-Based Microlearning?
• Best Elearning Development Companies in 2026
• 10 Best Learning Management Systems for Government Organizations
• Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning: Definitions, Benefits, and Examples
• Strategies for Blended Learning
• Top 10 EdTech Companies for Corporate Training [2026]
• Best LMS Development Companies 2026: 10 Vendors Ranked by Technical Risk
• Top eLearning Trends in 2026: The Future of Online Learning
• LMS Gamification: How to Make Learning More Engaging in 2026
• LMS ROI: How to Measure the True Return on Your LMS
• 5 Reasons to Include Interactive Video in Online Education
• How Online Learning is Changing Education?
• eLearning Automation: What to Automate (and How)
• Reinforcement Strategies in eLearning
• Top 10 eLearning Modules: Engaging Your Learners with Interactive Content
• Learning Record Store: Everything You Need to Know
• How to Start an Online School in 2026
• How to Create an Online Training for Employees: step-by-step guide
• What is Moodle? The Ultimate Guide to Moodle LMS (2025)
• Refresher Training: Definition, Benefits, and Process
• Soft Skills Training for Employees and Managers | Best Courses & Programs
• Training and Development: Types and Benefits
• How to Create an Online Course Curriculum
• How to Develop Online Training Courses for Your Business
• How to Choose the Best LMS for Your Organization in 2026: A Practical Guide
• Everything You Need to Know About Scenario-Based eLearning
• Top Employee Training Methods & Techniques for 2026
• Online Classes vs. Traditional Classes
• How to Train Remote Employees Effectively in 2026
• Learning Style Quizzes: Top Online Quizzes to Try
• Applications of Simulation-Based Learning
• Why Training Is Important for Employees in 2026
• Instructor-Led Training (ILT): What It Is and Why It Still Matters in 2025
• Future of Corporate Training: 7 Key Training Trends for 2026
• How To Work From Home Productively in a Time of Social Distancing
• E-Learning Gamification: Mechanics, Design Process & Best Practices (2026)
• Employee Onboarding Automation: A Complete Guide
• The Future of Education: Integrating LMS and Personalized Tutoring
• Raccoon Gang - 2019 Results
• LXP vs LMS: Choosing the Right Learning Platform for Your Organization
• Insights into Digital Gradebooks and Why They Should Be Use
• Best SCORM Compliant LMS Platforms in 2025: Comparison, Key Features, Trends
• Best Customizable Test-Making Tools for Teachers
• What Is Microlearning: Definition, Examples & Best Practices
• What Is Cohort-Based Learning?
• What is a Learning Management System? (2026)
• How To Create eLearning Videos?
• 7 Proven Learning Principles in Training and Development
• Training Management System or LMS? Make the Right Choice
• Digital Badges in Education – What Are They?
• Project-Based Learning Examples
• Raccoon Gang - 2018 Results
• LMS Implementation Process 2026: 8 Steps, Configuration Guide & Timeline
• Top 10 Things You Should Know About Training Reinforcement
• What Is AICC?
• 7 Best Content Curation Tools for Education [2026]
• What Is Compliance Training for Employees? Types, Examples & LMS Solutions (2026)
• All You Need To Know About Effective Technical Training Solutions
• How to Measure Student Achievement: Metrics, Methods & Tools
• Training Delivery Methods: What to Expect in 2026 and Beyond
• How to Deliver Mandatory Training That Drives Employee Success
• How to Design an Effective eLearning Environment for Corporate and Higher Education
• Unlocking the Potential: Is Online Schooling Better?
• Raccoon Gang's 2023: Reflecting on an Insightful Year
• Microsoft Learning Partner: Explained
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Blended Learning: Pros and Cons Explained
• We're losing them! How to engage Gen Z and A in a learning process
• How do you make individualized connections to your students via online learning?
• Raccoon Gang – Results of 2022
• Types of Employee Training: A Comprehensive Guide
• Raccoon Gang - Results 2021
• Immersive Learning Explained: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Implement
• How to Use Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom?
• MIT and Harvard are Selling Its edX Platform to 2U Company. Latest News and Thoughts
• How to Create an Online Course: Step-by-Step Guide with the ADDIE Model
• How Much Does It Cost to Create an Online Course in 2026?
• Top SaaS LMS Platforms to Consider in 2026
• Raccoon Gang - Results 2017
• What is a Virtual Classroom?
• Open Educational Resources for Online Learning in 2026
• Top eLearning Development Software in 2025: Features & Comparisons
• What does an LMS mean in education?
• eLearning Templates – 4 Locations to Get Your First Ones
• Top 4 tips to facilitate online training
• Why Online Learning Is the Future of Education
• Raccoon Gang - Results 2020
• 7 Tips on How to Use Multimedia in eLearning
• SCORM 2004 XBlock from Raccoon Gang
• Ficus transition procedure and Ficus. 2 update
• Beyond the Basics: Exploring LMS Integration Options
• 5 most inspiring features to improve your Mobile learning
• Effective eLearning Implementation (2025)
• Adaptive Learning Technology: Transforming Modern Education
• 5 Effective Tips to Use Animation in eLearning
• eLearning disruption: hot trends for 2017 and the years ahead
• 8 Common Mistakes When Developing Online Courses (And How To Avoid Them)
• Using Forgetting Curve to Optimize Training Efficiency
• Engaging Millennials: Top 6 Tips for Success
• Raccoon Gang Proudly Introduces Bot-Friendly Courses!

Volodymyr is an Engineering Manager at Raccoon Gang. Drawing on practical experience in software architecture, technical delivery, and complex LMS implementation, he shares engineering insights on scalable e-learning platforms, system reliability, and stable EdTech solutions.

• Top 10 Online Learning Platforms to Be Inspired by in 2026
• Mobile Learning for Business: Key Benefits and Strategies
• Types of Mobile Learning Apps: Best Solutions for Enterprise eLearning
• Benefits of Mobile Technology in Education: Why Mobile Learning Matters
• How to Develop a Mobile Learning Strategy | The Ultimate Guide
• Mobile Learning Examples Being Used During COVID-19
• Top Canvas LMS Alternatives & Competitors
• LMS Reporting & Learning Analytics: Why Data Matters in eLearning
• Why You Should Choose the Open edX® Platform
• What is Mobile Learning (mLearning)?
• Open edX VS Moodle: Main Difference
• Best Mobile eLearning Tools for 2025
• How to Develop a Website for eLearning?
• Microsoft LaaS: Explained
• Is Your Microlearning Designed for Mobile? If not - it misses the spot!
• How to Connect Open edX® Platform & Microsoft
• Top 5 Open-Source Gamification Tools
• Mobile-first eLearning: Apple makes the next step
• Self-directed learning using Open edX® platform
• Open edX® platform - the path made in 4 years and what lies ahead
• Multi-proctoring module for Open edX® platform developed by Raccoon Gang
• Meet the Open edX® XBlock component location ID feature
• Apple ConnectED: are we ready for mobile-first eLearning?
• Telegram Bot as an Interface to Open edX® platform