Course Description
This course explores the emerging trends of digital working environment via crowdsourcing. Students will be exposed to crowdsourcing concept, business model and its ecosystem. They will have the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to complete crowdsourcing tasks from crowdsourcing platforms and generate income. This course will covers the concepts of digital workforce, crowdsourcing, local and international crowdsourcing programme and platforms, career management, marketing and opportunities and challenges of crowdsourcing. The teaching and learning process will take place through lecture and lab activities. Students will be assessed individually for their ability to obtain jobs, completing the jobs, generating income and establish their portfolio in the crowdsourcing platforms. This course not only provides awareness but also the know-how and the technical skill for the students to participate in the crowdsourcing industry as a crowd worker or job provider.
Course Credit Hour
3.00