Uncover the functioning of internet voting with an empirically-based course, showcasing unique data on voting in Estonia
What you will learn
You will be able to explain the technical and institutional set-up behind internet voting
You will be able to identify a profile of a typical e-voter
You will be able to evaluate the impact of internet voting on voter turnout rates
You will be able to link how costs are related to a decision to vote
You will be able to describe how voting verification process works and who uses it
Why take this course?
### 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.
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### 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.
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### 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! 🚀🗳️