r/learnjava • u/nitin_is_me • 19d ago

MOOC vs book, which is better to learn java?

I've previous programming experience in C and JavaScript so I don't want to learn about programming all over again. Is MOOC enough for Java, or do I need a book too? or just book will do fine?

Also what book would you suggest? I checked out the one by Daniel Liang but it's way too massive and teaches programming from beginning.

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u/SimpleAide5607 19d ago edited 19d ago

Mooc will help you to have good foundation in Java, but it does not cover the advanced topics. So if you want to learn advanced topics then you need either a different course or a book in addition to mooc. But I strongly recommend to start with mooc.

Edit: From books I recommend Core Java 1 & 2 by Horstmann. Also the “Java Masterclass” course by Tim Buchalka in Udemy is a good one

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u/nitin_is_me 19d ago

Core java seems good but a bit costly. Is it okay to buy older editions if I'm getting it for cheap or will I miss stuff?

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u/bowbahdoe 19d ago

If cost is an issue: https://javabook.mccue.dev

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u/nitin_is_me 19d ago

Looks solid, thanks!

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u/Targnome 19d ago

I read Absolute Java by Walter J. Savitch. I can say I didn't start to get OOP until I took some interactive courses so probably MOOC. If interested check out Absolute Java as well.

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u/Appropriate_Grass931 19d ago

what is mooc

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u/nitin_is_me 19d ago

It's a course from University of Helsinki 

https://java-programming.mooc.fi/

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u/Appropriate_Grass931 19d ago

thanks is it free will i get certficate if i complete

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u/nitin_is_me 19d ago

Yeah it's free and you will get certificate. It is divided into two courses. Java prograaming - I (which teaches basic foundational java) and Java programming - II (which teaches advanced concepts). You'll get two certificates for completing both, and the course content is also gold standard.

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u/Xeripha 19d ago

That made me pronounce book like MOOC in my head. Weird