What is Crowdsourcing?
Crowdsourcing is...
Tapping into “crowds” of people using the Internet and online tools to get work done, obtain input, and stimulate action.
Note: Resources listed here are by no means comprehensive but are meant to be illustrative.
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Crowdsourcing is...
Tapping into “crowds” of people using the Internet and online tools to get work done, obtain input, and stimulate action.
The Crowdsourcing Book
Available Today!
A basic primer on crowdsourcing principles, platforms and providers. Written by Web pioneer, speaker, & digital strategist Aliza Sherman. FMI: crowdsourcingbook.com & facebook.com/cigcrowdsourcing
Summary
A very basic presentation giving examples of crowdsourcing platforms and uses. Created in conjunction with the book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Crowdsourcing."
Description
Crowdsourcing is...Tapping into “crowds” of people using the Internet and online tools to get work done, obtain input, and stimulate action.