The topical issues of the blended learning technology application in the process of foreign language teaching in higher schools

The article discusses the topical issues of application of the blended learning technology when teaching foreign language at higher schools. According to the author, the blended learning, mediated by networking with the use of computers and the Internet, can be successful if in the learning process the role of students and their autonomy will be strengthened and the focus will be shifted from teaching to learning and from a teacher to a student. Based on the practical experience, the comparative analysis undertaken, and the study of the blended learning application in Russia and abroad, the author gives valid arguments in favor of this technology.