Crowdsourcing is a process that involves outsourcing tasks to a distributed group of people. This process can occur both online and offline. Crowdsourcing differs from ordinary outsourcing by outsourcing to an undefined public, rather than a specific company or formal employment. Participants are either paid financially, with prizes or in recognition. Because of the use of amateurs or volunteers, crowdsourcing is an inexpensive and large numbers of people can be gathered. However, the tasks which crowdsourcing can be use has to be an enjoyable/important activity to rally volunteers, as mundane and tedious activities may not draw in crowds.