Are communities an answer to the economic recession?

The fastest growing aspect of the Research 2.0 revolution is the use of online research communities. When these communities first burst on the scene, in 2006, the talk was all about collaboration, consultation, and ceding control.

Are communities an answer to the economic recession?

Ray PoynterVirtual Surveys, United Kingdom

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