Introduction to Internet Voting

🎉 Introduction to Internet Voting 🌐

Course Overview:

Discover the revolutionary world of internet voting as pioneered by Estonia, the first country to conduct nation-wide local elections online back in 2005. This course will guide you through the intricate details of how this system works, the evolution of e-voting in Estonia, and the implications for future elections worldwide.

What You'll Learn:

• Institutional Framework: Understand the legal, regulatory, and technical infrastructure required to facilitate internet voting.
• E-Voter Profiling: Explore who the typical e-voter is in Estonia, including demographic insights and user behavior.
• Voting Efficiency: Learn about the speed and patterns of online voting and how they differ across age groups.
• Cost Analysis: Examine the relationship between the cost of voting and voter participation rates.
• Trust and Verification: Delve into the methods used to verify votes and how these have influenced public trust in e-voting systems.

Course Highlights:

• Access to groundbreaking research findings from the book "E-voting in Estonia: Technological Diffusion and Other Developments Over Ten Years."
• Analysis of empirical data spanning over a decade, including surveys, log data, and election results.
• Insights into the main developments and challenges faced by e-voting systems in Estonia.

Course Structure:

This course is a condensed version of the full "Diffusion and Impact of Internet Voting" course offered by the University of Tartu. It provides a comprehensive overview suitable for those interested in the subject without committing to the 8-week program. If you wish to pursue further study and earn 2 ECTS credits, consider enrolling in the full course via the University of Tartu MOOCs page.

Supporting Initiatives:

This e-course is developed with the support of the European Social Fund programme "Increasing Digital Literacy" and the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, ensuring a high-quality learning experience that aligns with current digital advancements.

Key Features:

• Empirical Focus: Learn from actual data and real-world examples of e-voting in Estonia.
• Interactive Content: Engage with multimedia content including videos, infographics, and case studies.
• Expert Insights: Gain knowledge from Dr. Kristjan Vassil and Mihkel Solvak's research, experts in the field of e-voting.
• Global Relevance: Understand how Estonia's experience can influence and shape internet voting practices worldwide.

Enroll now to embark on an informative journey into the future of democratic participation! 🚀🗳️